Global Internet and Teleport Communications Group Announce Strategic Partnership for Internet Services in St. Louis

Strategic Insights -

Global Internet, a leading provider of internet services, has announced a marketing agreement with Teleport Communications Group -- St. Louis (TCG) to provide high-speed internet access, services, and security to businesses and institutions in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This partnership is expected to increase exposure for Global Internet's dedicated internet connections, security solutions, and World Wide Web services in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership focuses on MIDnet, Global Internet's midwestern subsidiary, providing quality internet access, services, and security via TCG's existing fiber network in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
  • The agreement allows MIDnet to market their services to businesses and institutions in the greater St. Louis area, leveraging TCG's existing network and infrastructure.
  • TCG will benefit from increased private internet line sales and the ability to offer an established internet hub, solidifying its position as a leading provider of internet services in the region.
  • Global Internet's high-speed T3 internet access and proprietary security software, hardware, and consulting services will be made available to businesses and institutions through this partnership.
  • MIDnet, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Internet, has been providing high-quality internet access to business, education, and research organizations throughout the Midwestern states since 1987.

Statistics:

  • Global Internet's midwestern subsidiary, MIDnet, has high-speed T3 internet access in St. Louis.
  • TCG's existing network spans over 75 route miles in and around the greater St. Louis area.
  • Global Internet has been providing internet connectivity and services for nearly a decade through MIDnet.
  • TCG's network encompasses nearly 4,000 route miles in 37 major U.S. markets.

Sources:

  • Global Internet, "Marketing Agreement with Teleport Communications Group - St. Louis", July 10, 1995.
  • Business Wire, "Global Internet (MIDnet) and Teleport Communications Group Announce Marketing Agreement", July 10, 1995.
  • Global Internet, "Company History", no date provided.
  • Teleport Communications Group, "Company Profile", no date provided.